Magistrates' Court may extend period

In force

(1)

An inspector may apply to the Magistrates' Court within the retention period or within a period extended by the Court under this section for an extension of that period.

(2)

The Magistrates' Court may order the extension if satisfied that retention of the thing is necessary—

(a)

for the purposes of an investigation into whether an offence has been committed; or

(b)

to enable evidence of an offence to be obtained for the purposes of a prosecution.

(3)

The Magistrates' Court may adjourn an application to enable notice of the application to be given to any person.

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174 Magistrates' Court may extend period